shpargër

Albanian

Alternative forms

• shpargën

Etymology

Orel suggests Greek σπάργανα (spárgana), σπάργανο (spárgano). However, due to the sp - shp evolution and the n - r rhotacism pattern between Gheg and Tosk that only exists in old borrowing, suggest older borrowing such as Ancient Greek σπάργανον (spárganon)

Noun

shpargër m (plural shpërgenj, definite shpargri, definite plural shpërgenjtë)

1. diaper
2. swaddling clothes
3. baby blanket

Synonyms

• pelenë